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Citizen Games

CITIZEN GAMES

Because Freedom Gets Physical.

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Adaptive Tiers
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Experience Required
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American Made
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Next Event — Summer 2026
Now Open Shooting. Fitness. Community. — Citizen Games is here — and events are happening this summer.
The Experience

Challenging. Physical. Built for Everyone.

Citizen Games combines what you already love — firearms and physical fitness — into a single adrenaline-charged event that will test your limits, sharpen your skills, and leave you grinning no matter which tier you compete in.

Every participant is assessed, placed in the right tier, and given a course calibrated to their exact level. First time on a range or tenth year competing — you belong here, and you will be pushed. That's the promise.

4
Competitive Tiers
All
Skill Levels Welcome
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Unforgettable Day
What You'll Experience
Element
What It Means for You
Firearms Training
Real marksmanship challenges — stationary targets, barricades, timed stages, and transitions. Every shot counts.
Physical Challenge
Runs, rucks, bodyweight work — woven into every course. You earn your shots. Your body will know it.
Adaptive Tiers
Placed by skill and fitness — not age, not background. The challenge scales to you so every finish line means something.
Safety
Certified RSOs at every event. Mandatory safety briefings. Strict protocols. You focus on performance — we handle the rest.
Community
Local events, local people. Neighbors pushing neighbors. This sport was always ours — now it has a home.
Men lifting heavy logs in outdoor fitness challenge
Run Hard
Marksmanship and target shooting
Shoot True
Shallow focus — man holding rifle
Push Your Limits
Two competitors in tactical gear
Rise Together
The System

How It Works

From first registration to your personal scorecard — here's what to expect on event day.

Step 01
Register & Assess
Complete a 5-minute online intake. Tell us your experience, fitness level, and goals. No wrong answers — just honest ones.
Step 02
Get Placed
Our RSO team reviews your profile and places you in the right tier. A brief day-of orientation confirms your placement and gets you ready to run.
Step 03
Run the Course
Movement, marksmanship, and physical work — all dialed to your tier. You will be pushed. You will surprise yourself. That's the whole point.
Step 04
Level Up
Receive your scorecard. Track your records. Earn advancement to the next tier when you're ready. Every event builds on the last.
Tier Structure — All Levels
Tier
Who It's For
Sample Course
Tier 01 Recruit Entry Level
First-timers and new shooters. No prior experience needed. Safety-first orientation included. You will have a great time.
Walk 50 yards · 3 stationary targets from standing · 10 air squats · Repeat. Targets at 10 yards. 5-min cap.
Tier 02 Scout Intermediate
Recreational shooters and active adults ready for more distance, movement, and time pressure. A serious workout with a firearm in hand.
200-yard jog · 5 targets at varying distance · Barricade position · 20 push-ups. 8-min cap.
Tier 03 Operator Advanced
Experienced shooters with solid fitness. Multi-stage courses on the clock. Scored on time and accuracy. This one's for the competitors.
400-yard run · Rifle-to-pistol transition · 8 targets on timer · Prone + barricade · 50 push-ups. Timed.
Tier 04 Elite Top Performers
Top performers who want it all. Complex multi-stage courses, optional weighted vest, full bracket scoring. Earn it.
Full competitive format. Multi-stage. Optional weighted vest. Timed and bracket-scored against the field.

Why Citizen Games

06 Core Principles
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Adaptive Difficulty
Your challenge scales to you. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned shooter, Citizen Games puts you in the right tier so every finish line earns its own pride.
02
Safety Infrastructure
Two certified RSOs minimum at every event. Mandatory safety briefings. Tested courses. Strict protocols. You focus on pushing your limits — we've got the rest handled.
03
Community First
Citizen Games is built by and for the local community. Neighbors pushing neighbors. This sport has always belonged to people like us — now it has an event to prove it.
04
Real Progression
Scorecards after every event. Personal records tracked. Tier advancement earned. Citizen Games is built for the long game — every event is a step toward the next one.
05
Second Amendment Pride
We celebrate responsible gun ownership, constitutional rights, and physical readiness — all at once. This is what an armed, capable, and fit citizenry looks like in action.
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Local Roots
We're rooted in Willmar, Minnesota — and proud of it. Rural communities deserve this kind of event. Citizen Games comes to your community, not the other way around.
Competitor practicing shooting at range
Citizen Games

Because Freedom
Gets Physical.

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Supporting Those Who Served
A portion of every Citizen Games event registration goes directly to veteran support organizations. When you compete, you give back.
From the Range

What Participants Are Saying

"I showed up not knowing what to expect and walked away completely hooked. Best Saturday I've had in years."
Mike D. Willmar, MN · Recruit Tier
"They put me in the right tier and pushed me to my absolute limit. I signed up for the next event before I even got back to my truck."
Sarah K. Marshall, MN · Scout Tier
"The safety briefing alone taught me more than years of casual range time. Incredibly well organized from start to finish."
Tom B. Hutchinson, MN · Recruit Tier
"I brought my 22-year-old son and my 58-year-old dad. All three of us competed. All three of us loved every second of it."
James R. Willmar, MN · Scout Tier
"Showed up as a gym guy with almost no shooting background. Left already planning how to advance to the next tier. This sport is incredible."
Derek W. St. Cloud, MN · Recruit Tier
"This is what the Second Amendment looks like when it gets off the couch. Proud to be part of this community from day one."
Amanda L. Litchfield, MN · Operator Tier
"I've hunted my whole life but never done anything like this. The combination of running and shooting is a completely different kind of hard. I love it."
Randy H. Renville, MN · Scout Tier
"I showed up not knowing what to expect and walked away completely hooked. Best Saturday I've had in years."
Mike D. Willmar, MN · Recruit Tier
"They put me in the right tier and pushed me to my absolute limit. I signed up for the next event before I even got back to my truck."
Sarah K. Marshall, MN · Scout Tier
"The safety briefing alone taught me more than years of casual range time. Incredibly well organized from start to finish."
Tom B. Hutchinson, MN · Recruit Tier
"I brought my 22-year-old son and my 58-year-old dad. All three of us competed. All three of us loved every second of it."
James R. Willmar, MN · Scout Tier
"Showed up as a gym guy with almost no shooting background. Left already planning how to advance to the next tier. This sport is incredible."
Derek W. St. Cloud, MN · Recruit Tier
"This is what the Second Amendment looks like when it gets off the couch. Proud to be part of this community from day one."
Amanda L. Litchfield, MN · Operator Tier
"I've hunted my whole life but never done anything like this. The combination of running and shooting is a completely different kind of hard. I love it."
Randy H. Renville, MN · Scout Tier